Indonesia vs Indonesia · 664 km apart
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Cheaper overallIndonesia
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| Expense | Surabaya | Jakarta | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.18 | $5.27 | Surabaya |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.74 | $21.06 | Surabaya |
| Cappuccino | $1.56 | $1.58 | Surabaya |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $118 | $119 | Surabaya |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.01 | $19.31 | Surabaya |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $50.11 | $50.90 | Surabaya |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.52 | $14.74 | Surabaya |
| Fitness club membership | $14.52 | $14.74 | Surabaya |
| Cinema ticket | $3.80 | $3.86 | Surabaya |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $235 | $239 | Surabaya |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $163 | $167 | Surabaya |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $490 | $500 | Surabaya |
| Total single-person budget | $509 | $518 | Surabaya |
| Average net salary | $538 | $546 |
Surabaya is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Surabaya runs about $509 versus $518 in Jakarta — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Surabaya leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
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